The Official Aero Parts Discussion and Pic Thread

[robrez]

Lets see some pics of aero parts from Hamann, AC Schnitzer, Rieger etc., and it doesn't have to be your own car.

There are so many choices in aero parts presently that it would be awesome if we could get pics of ALL them in one thread. We could also use this thread to sort out our thoughts and ideas. Some are considering going all out with aero pieces while others believe the coupes and roadsters look better without any add-ons. All points of view are welcome.

I'll start with my experience. I wanted a fully integrated kit so I bought the OEM Aero package consisting of front and rear bumpers and sideskirts. Unfortunately, the rear bumper is only meant to fit face-lifted roadsters, so I added a Hamman rear bumper spoiler to my OE bumper to complete the look.

Overall, I'm very happy, but I learned that you really have to consider how the add-on pieces integrate and flow with the rest of the body work. If you look closely, you can see that the Hamman piece is less angular than the Aero sideskirts and the aero profile doesn't flow perfectly from the front of the rear wheels to the back.


Enough discussion, here are some pics.




I've always liked this OEM hatch spoiler too, I wonder how well it would integrate with the other pieces?

[2kredz3]

I really like that front bumper! where can you order one of those?

[Zeptepi]

Do the aero parts bring any significant downforce loads or are they purely cosmetic?

That would be my question for those that wish to answer.

[JoshS]

I really like that front bumper! where can you order one of those?

That's the BMW aerokit front bumper. Get it from your dealer or other favorite OEM parts supplier.

[COZOG]

That aero kit is going on my future M Coupe race car. I compared it against other M Coupe race cars and saw that most of them are trying to divert the air around the car, not through the engine bay like in some 3rd party air dams. I'll use the fog light holes for brake cooling though.

@robrez, I'm so glad you posted your pics. I've never seen that kit on a Coupe before.

[eScott]

I really like that front bumper! where can you order one of those?

Check realoem. You'll save money buying the whole kit.

[luciano136]

Good idea! I still want to see someone's non-M with the ACS splitters on it. I've seen the pictures on vendor's websites but not "real" pics from a member on here...

[bzaster]

I think the hamman rear looks really good with the front and side aero pieces. Doesn't flow perfectly, but to it does to the un-trained eye just fine.

[z123]

less talk, more pics

Full hamann kit

[mrnvgtr]

OP actually has my favorite Coupe here.

[enyrgee]

I think the aero kit looks better on a coupe than it does a roadster. I don't know why, but the more I look at them I don't care for them at all on a roadster. I think I'm going to go with an ///M bumper for mine since my 3.0 and one foglight needs replaced anyway.

[2kredz3]

I cant find it on realoem.com anyone got a part # for that bumper?

[willyz3]

1PRIMED FRONT BUMPER TRIM
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51110307542$474.30 +coreWilly

[2kredz3]

thanks

[robrez]

Here's pics of Altecada's ACS splitters on a non-M. I know a couple people were interested in seeing how they look. Someone is considering selling replica splitters in this thread.

How about more pics!? I'm gonna start calling out names. Let's see, MBCD and JR1966 have the Hamman roof spoiler; Islands52 has the ACS roof spoiler... Let's see em!

[luciano136]

Here a pics of Alteceda's ACS splitters on a non-M. I know a couple people were interested in seeing how they look. How about more pics!? I'm gonna start calling out names. Let's see, MBCD and JR1966 have the Hamman roof spoiler; Islands52 has the ACS roof spoiler; Fmcfad has ACS front splitters.... Let's see em!

Thanks for posting! That looks GREAT!! If all goes well, that will be very close to what mine will look like... No, PAY BEALEASS people

[JoeZ]

ACS splitters on ///M bumper cover

[robrez]

SRS sideskirts


Carline front bumper

Rieger front lip

ACS goodness

Hamman roof and hatch spoilers

[2kredz3]

are the front spliters functional?

[enyrgee]

are the front spliters functional?

Probably very little if any, but they are

[2kredz3]

mmmm, they do look hot but that is a lot of hassel for a non functional piece. . .wonder if anyone makes a functional piece

[luciano136]

mmmm, they do look hot but that is a lot of hassel for a non functional piece. . .wonder if anyone makes a functional piece

Think about it though. Aero pieces are mostly cosmetic unless you go high speed on a track. On the street, I think there's very limited use of having them... I'm just adding the splitters for looks...

[2kredz3]

Think about it though. Aero pieces are mostly cosmetic unless you go high speed on a track. On the street, I think there's very limited use of having them... I'm just adding the splitters for looks...

track/street same same for me.

[luciano136]

track/street same same for me.

LOL How many tickets so far ?

[2kredz3]

none in the Z3

lost my license in my truck, seems like it was an easy target. . .the z3 slips around nicly